Florida Citrus Mutual has scheduled its 2008 Area Meetings where local members are invited to meet and greet staff and discuss important issues. Lunch or dinner will be served at each meeting. The locations of the meeting do not allow for booths to be set up, however, Allied Members are invited to attend to meet citrus growers in their area …
South FL Agriculture Workshops to Address Water Restrictions
The following workshops have been scheduled in South Florida concerning the Water Restrictions from the South Florida Water Management District. Irrigation Restrictions: Production Implications” workshops (pdf file) are scheduled as follows: March 5th – Palm Beach County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 4:00pm – 6:00pm. March 18th – Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, …
Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitor, Sponsor and Floorplan UPDATE
Here is the very latest information on Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitors & Sponsors (pdf file) and the Trade Show Floorplan. The Steering Committee is also about to publish a long list of seminar topics to distribute around the industry for discussion. Please see a Steering Committee member in your area if you would like to have input on the 2008 …
Georgia Cotton Production Meetings
We are a little bit more than halfway through the county cotton production meetings this year around Georgia. Extension economist Don Shurley with the UGA Cotton Team says even though there is no farm bill yet, he thinks growers are looking at other factors to determine their planting decisions. Click here to see a list of county meetings yet to …
It Isn’t Perfect, but, It Works!
Do you know what the McGovern-Dole Act is?Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us about this program and just what it does.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
More Food Animal Vets Needed
We are all waiting for a farm bill to be completed, but did you knowĂ‚Â in the Senate version of the bill there is a section to help with the problem of a lack of food animal veterinarians inĂ‚Â our country? It’s there and those involvedĂ‚Â are hoping it makes it through the conference committee. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Peanut Price Per Pound
The latest price per pound information for peanuts is available, as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Could “Citrus Country” turn into “Biofuels Country”?
In these reports, Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney says south and central Florida could lead the cellulosic ethanol industry and that the federal goverenment is making serious investments to help spur the industry forward. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Challenging a World Record
Do you want to hold a world record?Ă‚Â If so, Everett Griner gives some advise, pick a plant!Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Export Growth
At the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, last week, Undersecretary Mark Keenum announced that US agricultural exports are now expected to hit another record with growth of nearly 20 percent compared to last year. High-value product exports such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, combined with animal products are forecast to rise a combined $3.5 billion in 2008 to record …